“Freedom and Choice Without Responsibility and Consequences”- Boyd K. Packer (Plus, his amazing art work)

"Great Quotes" “Our whole social order could self-destruct over the obsession with freedom disconnected from responsibility; where choice is imagined to be somehow independent of consequences.”  (Boyd K. Packer, “The Word of Wisdom: The Principle and the Promises,” Gen. Conf.  Apr 1996) Life and Legacy Birth. Boyd Kenneth Packer was born Sep. 10. 1924 in … Continue reading “Freedom and Choice Without Responsibility and Consequences”- Boyd K. Packer (Plus, his amazing art work) →

Amazing Facts About the Dreaded Mosquito

"Fun Facts Saturday" Mosquito Head Magnified Summer is mosquito season! I hate mosquitoes!  I’m allergic to them, and several bites make me physically ill.  In giving “variety to the face of the earth,” God, in "His" wisdom, created mosquitoes. Obviously, "His thoughts are not my thoughts." (Is. 55:8-9) While on the outside, a mosquito seems … Continue reading Amazing Facts About the Dreaded Mosquito →

Be kind to imperfect people – Jeffrey R. Holland (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" "Great Quotes" Be kind regarding human frailty—your own as well as that of those who serve with you … Imperfect people are all God has ever had to work with. That must be terribly frustrating to Him, but He deals with it. So should we. – Jeffrey R. Holland (“Lord, I Believe,” … Continue reading Be kind to imperfect people – Jeffrey R. Holland (Great Quotes) →

Educated People are Less Religious, Except Latter-day Saints

"Sunday Sermon" “The more education people get, the less religious they become.”  This is the consistent conclusion of multiple studies of diverse populations and countries.  This decreasing faith is especially pronounced in secularized countries (Northwestern Europe) where religion is looked down upon as a crutch for the ignorant and weak-minded. “Religion is the opium of … Continue reading Educated People are Less Religious, Except Latter-day Saints →

Robert the Bruce: Famous Bannockburn Speech

"World History" On the grassy plains outside Stirling, Scotland is the famous Bannockburn Memorial.  It was here, on June 24, 1314, that Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, confronted the forces of King Edward II of England in the landmark battle for Scottish independence.    The English had about 25,000 in their infantry.  They also … Continue reading Robert the Bruce: Famous Bannockburn Speech →

Trying to Remake God’s Church in Our Image – Neal A. Maxwell (Great Quotes)

"Faith in Friday" “[T]he very preciousness of the restoration makes it unwise for us to tamper with its truths, to attempt to dilute its doctrines, or to misuse its authority… "I, for one, would not want to belong to a church which I could remake in my image. Rather it is the Lord’s image I … Continue reading Trying to Remake God’s Church in Our Image – Neal A. Maxwell (Great Quotes) →

“Peace in this world” – D&C 59:23

"Sunday Sermon" Doctrine and Covenants 59:23 promises: “But learn that he who doeth the works of righteousness shall receive his reward, even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come.” This verse identifies two rewards for “doing the works of righteousness.”  One reward is “eternal life in the world to come.”  … Continue reading “Peace in this world” – D&C 59:23 →

Self-Reliance: We are responsible for our own well-being– Spencer W. Kimball (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" "Great Quotes" “The responsibility for each person’s social, emotional, spiritual, physical, or economic well-being rests first upon himself, second upon his family, and third upon the Church if he is a faithful member thereof. No true Latter-day Saint, while physically or emotionally able, will voluntarily shift the burden of his own or … Continue reading Self-Reliance: We are responsible for our own well-being– Spencer W. Kimball (Great Quotes) →

The Spiritual Poison of Pride – David A. Bednar (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" "Ancient voices from the dust plead with us today to learn this everlasting lesson: prosperity, possessions, and ease constitute a potent mixture that can lead even the righteous to drink the spiritual poison of pride. "Allowing pride to enter into our hearts can cause us to mock that which is sacred; disbelieve in the … Continue reading The Spiritual Poison of Pride – David A. Bednar (Great Quotes) →

“Consecration Means Giving Ourselves to God” — Neal A. Maxwell (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" "Great Quotes" "In conclusion, the submission of one’s will is really the only uniquely personal thing we have to place on God’s altar. The many other things we “give,” are actually the things He has already given or loaned to us. However, when you and I finally submit ourselves, by letting our … Continue reading “Consecration Means Giving Ourselves to God” — Neal A. Maxwell (Great Quotes) →